Can't complain about Ippudo. It's always good to find Ippudo at the other side of the world for me…read more When I do, I make sure I get some and compare. Doesn't hurt that the price point is always lower than back home so that's always a big plus. Ramen, the bao buns and their brûlée!!! Always hits the spot. Service is by far way better here and the it's not too busy which I like the most considering it's in one of the biggest mall in Asia.

Once we got back to Manila from our Tokyo excursion, I felt that I didn't have enough time to…read morereally dive deep in my ramen experience, so we went for ramen in Manila. Ippudo is a name that I was already familiar with since I had tried it in NYC before, but I have to say, I was extremely skeptical about trying it in Manila. To my surprise, this specific Ippudo location did a great job of making their ramen taste great. But the main attraction for me were the bao buns! They were so amazing! I probably could've ate 6 of these on my own, but I knew I had to share with my group. This location could use a little updating as some of the furniture looked a little older, but still doesn't stop them from making a killer meal for a reasonable price.

First time dining here. The ambiance and service were okay. The food was fine but I didn't like it…read morethat much. Maybe it's the dishes we chose that's the problem. We tried their dumpling, tempura, beef wrapped around the mushroom, rice, yakisoba, spicy salmon sashimi, manmaru sushi, miso soup, raw fish egg, raw squid and mixed raw tuna, salmon & squid that we didnt finish because we didn't like it. We ordered drinks because water is paid (mango & pineapple shakes).

Finally, finally got to try Manmaru dine-in. I've been ordering from them through FoodPanda/Grab…read morefor the last six years and have never dined in because the line is always ridiculously long when we go. We finally got lucky and got seated immediately. The food is just as I expected but of course better than delivery. The beef teppan is forever my favorite here. Their nirigi were also high quality. Service from wait staff is great. They've narrowed down the busy restaurant workflow. I will of course recommend eating here when you have a chance, otherwise ordering online is ok too!

This branch is the "nearest" to our family who lives in Makati. It appears small from the outside…read morebut was surprisingly spacious inside. Also, the main entrance is on the ocean side. Since we were a big group, we had to have separate tables and (since I was lazy to cook that day) we requested that our servers cook our dishes for us! For starters, we ordered a dish of Kalbi Yakiniku and Pork Yakiniku. Since the grill was quite hot, the meat was seared perfectly and not overcooked by our server. For the okonomiyaki, we got the following (which are also my favorite go-to dishes): Cheesy Pork Okonomiyaki, Hamburg Cheese Steak Okonomiyaki, Pepper Kalbi BBQ Okonomiyaki, and Butatama Okonomiyaki. What I like when the servers cook for you is that, well, there are zero accidents or burns and... the okonomiyakis will always be cooked perfectly! I love how the meat and the other ingredients give you different textures and flavors in every bite. Please remember to always wait for a few seconds before taking the first bite! Now, we come to my most favorite dish: the Four Cheese Okonomiyaki! It is made of gouda, cheddar, emmental, and parmigiano reggiano. The crust is thin, light, and crunchy giving this dish excellent texture. It is then topped of with caramel...salty, sweet, crispy...so delicious! I can order 2 and just eat that for the whole stay. Oh! Do try their Chuhighs too! Pretty good drinks to have with your okonomiyakis :)

The food was good. I like the place feels like you are really in japan however so pricey. For a…read morefried noodle

Do not eat here, I got food poisoned, go to different places, until now I am not feeling well,…read morelearned my lesson when you are in the Philippines just eat filipino food!

We went here for dinner during our vacation. This place gave my daughter food poisoning! We were…read morein the hospital for a few days. It completely ruined our trip! This place is CRAP! STAY AWAY!!!!!!

Incredible experience esp with the food. The food tastes terrific! The service is nice as well,…read morethey are attentive. I just didn't like the ambience on their restroom. Too dark!

That was a pleasant surprise. Ramen was good, sushi we ordered reminded me of the rolls we used to…read moreeat from one of our favorite sushi places in Singapore (Sushi Tei). Service was ok, although the restaurant had limited space, it was more than enough for their crowd during our visit. Will definitely visit this place again.

Me and my family came here after my sisters graduation at PICC. It was roughly about 3 pm, it was…read morebusy but we were seated right away. The restaurant had a really cute Japan theme with super cute decorations! The food was really good and different. We ordered the Gyoza (php 180), Chicken Karage Caesar Salad (php 190), Hakata Ramen (php 340) and the Cheese Ramen (php 350). The item that stood out to me was the Cheese Ramen, at first I thought that it wouldn't be good and I would get tired of it cause its just cheese and noodles. I ended up liking it because the cheese that they used wasn't overwhelming as I thought it would be. The Hakata Ramen was also really yummy and not too salty. Total ~$20

Ramen with a cheese sounds odd but the taste is surprisingly good…read more The ambience resonates vintage Japan. Hanging lanterns and signages creates an authentic feel of eating along the streets of throwback Tokyo. I came from Asia Pop Comic Con in SMX and it is better to dine outside MOA to avoid the hassle. It was a long, tiring day and a bowl of Ramen is the only thing I have in mind. Good thing there's a branch of Mitsuyado Sei Men in blue bay walk. Tsukemen means "dipping noodles", the art of eating ramen with a separate broth and soup to dip the noodles. The regular bowl of cheese tsukemen is a contention of a savory soup and thick sauce cheese. The taste is confusing on the the onset but I easily acquired the taste. I also ordered ebi tempura don. I have the urge that I deserve to eat noodleas and rice at the same time. The pacing of the service is slow. There's a refillable service tea but they don't serve glass of water. You can also bring home pastries and bread from Yamato Bakery conveniently connected at Mitsuydo Sei-Men. The original branch is located at Jupiter street in Makati City.

Mediocre tempura... batter was crunchy but not very flavorful. Sashimi was decent especially at a…read moreprice point of 280p or $5.50 usd

Many things to like here. Gyoza Beef Bowl is very good…read more Teriyaki Chicken very good Tempura Vegitables was Great! There special Salid with MANGO, crab, and fish eggs is Great Four Seasons and there Mango shake is good. California Roll was just ok. Being Japanese, I had many that was better. One key is the sushi RICE, it was just ok only

First time here. The food was amazing -- really tasty and vegan/vegetarian friendly. The best…read moreJapanese restaurant I've ever been to -- food was fresh, servings were big enough to share, and prices were fair. Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful, and the food came out quickly. Loved the unique and refreshing drinks too. Great job!

I have been here multiple times before since this is one of my brother's go-to Japanese restaurant…read more I can definitely understand why with the quality food, good service and good price. This time the visit was with my parents, my brother, my husband and me. We were served with delicious complimentary tofu with a great-tasting sauce. My brother ordered the aji tataki for us to start off and it's been a while since I've had this. Beautifully done and very tasty! My brother got the chirashi bowl. My husband and I shared the Gindara kaku bento - grilled cod fish, salad, salmon and tuna sashimi, tempura, miso soup with clams and mango ice cream. For dessert, fruits was the other option. My brother also ordered several chawanmushi for us to share. My parents shared the Nigiri kaku bento. There was so much food. The one down side was the fish in my parents' bento box was a bit tough, unlike the gindara that we had. I would probably recommend the Gindara kaku bento between the 2 bento boxes. We also had this soup that came in a small teapot. I had missed jotting down the name but you drink the soup from a miniature teacup. Glad we didn't order more food because there was already lots of food! Highly recommend!

My last day in the Philippines and i am eating good Japanese dishes(full review to fallow)read more

The staff is very attentive. The sashimi is buttery and chilled. The decor is typical of a sushi…read moreplace but yhe booths were comfy and my knees didnt stick way out like they usually do. The unagi was well made and the salad was tasty. The creamy spicy tuna is especially good. We tried to order a beef dish that is the equivalent cut of skirt steak but they were sold out. Even at 8pm they had a good crowd for midweek. Our server was "new" but bery capable. I enjoyed it i am just disappointed a restaurant runs out of beef

I had high hopes for Nobu Manila's Valentine's Omakase, but the experience fell short of its…read more"high-end" reputation. For a PhP 6,500/head dinner, I expected seamless service and premium quality, neither of which were fully realized. The Ambience: We arrived at 4:30 PM for the 5:00 PM seating, only to find no staff at the front desk and no lounge area for early arrivals. The place was literally closed and opened on the dot, 5pm! The lack of a dress code (there was a diner in shorts) and the non-festive music made it feel like a casual Tuesday rather than a special occasion. While the varnished wood tables look nice, they lack the refinement of fine dining; condensation from drinks pooled easily on the surface. The Service: Despite the restaurant being only half-full, the wine service was sluggish there were multiple times when I had to think if the staff was expecting me to stand up and grab the bottle of wine and pour it to the glass myself, there was even a time when the staff attempted to clear my plate while my wife was still eating--a basic fine-dining faux pas. The Food: This was the biggest letdown. The crackers tasted stale, the lobster bisque lacked body, and the squid sushi was bland. Most disappointing were the mains: the fish skin was rubbery, and the Wagyu was overpowered by an overly tangy sauce. Even the desserts felt repetitive in flavor. It's hard to recommend this Omakase when the execution doesn't match the price point.

Went here for drinks and quiet bite. The restaurant is inside the hotel with the same name…read more Everything is good, nothing special. Compared to others in NYC, LA, OC, Greece, etc, this one was not my top pick for some reason. The vibe and service was so so, and so does the foods. Cocktails are also just so so...I noticed that in Asian, besides HK & Japan, Sing & Thailand, not so much of good mixers. Overall it was just okey place.